Communications Guide · 15 September 2023
What is a leased line?
What a leased line is, how it works and when it's the right choice.
A leased line is a dedicated fibre connection between your premises and the internet, reserved entirely for your business - not shared with neighbours.
Why businesses choose leased lines
- Symmetric upload and download speeds
- Uncontended bandwidth - performance doesn't dip at 4pm
- Service Level Agreements with financial credits
- Predictable latency for voice, video and cloud apps
What to expect
- Speeds from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps on the same bearer
- Install lead times typically 45-90 working days
- Managed router included with most providers
- Options for diverse fibre and secondary backup
